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Question
The split into Sunni and Shia divisions of Islam can be traced to
Responses
A the failure to defeat invading forces from Persia.the failure to defeat invading forces from Persia.
B a loss of territory to religious rebels in Arabia.a loss of territory to religious rebels in Arabia.
C a dispute over the succession of Muhammad's wives.a dispute over the succession of Muhammad's wives.
D a dispute over the question of Muhammad's successor.
1 answer
The correct response is:
D) a dispute over the question of Muhammad's successor.
The split between Sunni and Shia Islam originated from a disagreement over who should lead the Muslim community following the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. Sunnis believed that the community should select the leader, while Shia Muslims believed that leadership should stay within the Prophet's family, specifically with Ali, his cousin and son-in-law.
